ごまをする
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ごまをする
1
Idiomatic expression
to flatter; to toady (to); to curry favor (with); to butter up; to grind sesame seeds
Examples
あいつ、上司に胡麻を擂ってやがる。
He is buttering up to his boss.
Kanji in this Word
胡
9 strokes
Frequency: 1995
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
barbarian
foreign
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウ
コ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なんぞ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
えびす
くる
麻
11 strokes
Frequency: 1142
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hemp
flax
numb
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マ
マア
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あさ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あざ
お
擂
16 strokes
Meanings
grind
mash
grate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
摺
14 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
rub
fold
print (on cloth)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
シュウ
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
ひだ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
する
ずり
擦
17 strokes
Frequency: 1485
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
grate
rub
scratch
scrape
chafe
scour
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
す.れる
-ず.れ
こす.る
こす.れる
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